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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 693.76 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 693.76 and 281.64 is: 388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 693.76 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/693.76 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 693.76 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 195,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,390.57/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.70

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